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Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Spring!
Friends of the HLAA Indianapolis Chapter
Friends of the HLAA Indianapolis Chapter
Recent Donors
We sincerely thank the many donations received to our Chapter in 2025/26.
In particular, we recognise
Family from
the Zainvi-Sharma Giving Fund
for their recent, generous donation.
March 2026
In Memorium
In Memorium
Our message of empathy and gratitude to the Family and Friends
of
Marjorie Lynn Bottom
for their generous contributions in her loving Memory:
Jennifer Hays -Jen Hatmaker Book Club,
Jason & Shanelle Hayes,
River Ridge & Barrett & Stokely,
Sally Dale & Family,
Marla & Todd Farris,
Bridget Hoelzel,
Patricia Birkemeier,
Ron & Lisa Ritchie,
Alexandra Baucco
Our First Meeting for 2026 was Sat March 7th
Link to the transcript
Apologies for no YouTube capture.
2nd Meeting is VIRTUAL for Sat April 4th 2026. We have a special speaker who will start at 11 am EDT
Speaker: Rachael Dalzell, Formerly a pediatric audiologist, now leveraging her clinical expertise specializing in cochlear implants and bone-anchored implants. With firsthand knowledge of patient care and surgical solutions, she supports Neurotologists, Otologists, ENTs, and audiologists in integrating advanced hearing technology seamlessly. Bring your questions!
Speaker: Rachael Dalzell, Formerly a pediatric audiologist, now leveraging her clinical expertise specializing in cochlear implants and bone-anchored implants. With firsthand knowledge of patient care and surgical solutions, she supports Neurotologists, Otologists, ENTs, and audiologists in integrating advanced hearing technology seamlessly. Bring your questions!
Speaker starts at 11am EDT
No need to register. Open to all those interested anywhere.
Click the link below to join the meeting or save the link in your calendar:
(or Phone Number to call in (570) 500-5073 use PIN: 771 105 468#)
(or Phone Number to call in (570) 500-5073 use PIN: 771 105 468#)
NEXT OPEN BOARD MEETING is May 3rd.
Please mark your calendars for May 3rd, our open board meeting 6-7:15pm EDT, 5-6:15PM CDT, 3-4:15pm PDT. Thank you!!!
Our March 15th, 2026 Open Board Meeting was held.
Our March 15th, 2026 Open Board Meeting was held.
Board minutes are available upon request to members.
info@hlaa-indianapolis.org
We are back from Winter Break!
It is a VIRTUAL MEETING!
First Meeting is Sat March 7th at 12 pm with a speaker at 12:30 pm EST.
PDF Of Calendar above LINK
Stay up to date with HLAA National and Chapter Events and Seminars all on the one calendar.
Informal, open to all, Virtual Chat Meetings are each Saturday during our Winter Break (Jan&Feb).
Informal, open to all, Virtual Chat Meetings are each Saturday during our Winter Break (Jan&Feb).
Discussions are open to any topic about hearing loss that you wish to bring up. We support any challenges that have come with hearing loss at all levels
The group pitches in to help you solve specific issues you may be encountering with your hearing aid.
Next informal support chat meeting Sat March 28th 2026 from 3-4pm EST
Next informal support chat meeting Sat March 28th 2026 from 3-4pm EST
Meeting & Informal Chat LINK is always the same:
Meeting & Informal Chat LINK is always the same:
(or Phone Number to call in (570) 500-5073 use PIN: 771 105 468#)
(or Phone Number to call in (570) 500-5073 use PIN: 771 105 468#)
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Membership Benefits
Why You Should Join a Hearing Loss Chapter
Meet others with Hearing Loss
Learn how to improve understanding
Learn how community is helping
See technology that will help me
Enjoy social functions with the group
Tips on how to navigate the hearing world with hearing loss.
The term DHH is used to represent all people who identify as Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind and Deaf with Additional Disabilities.
The term DHH is used to represent all people who identify as Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind and Deaf with Additional Disabilities.
HOH is Hard of Hearing
HOH is Hard of Hearing
Please join us!
Please join us!
We are a NEW local Chapter.
We are a NEW local Chapter.
Anyone is invited to email us with your hearing related question.
Anyone is invited to email us with your hearing related question.
We will try to find a helpful solution.
We will try to find a helpful solution.
Seminars, advocacy for the Hard of Hearing community, social events, support & volunteer opportunities
Seminars, advocacy for the Hard of Hearing community, social events, support & volunteer opportunities
you are never alone in your hearing loss- 48 million people in U.S. have it
meet a new friend
learn technology for hearing loss
Contact us: info@HLAA-Indianapolis.org
We will endeavour to answer any questions you may have .You are never alone with your hearing loss!
HLAA-Indianapolis is an affiliate of HLAA National. Please visit www.hearingloss.org for the National webpage.
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
We believe sharing our hearing loss journeys through socialization, advocacy, information, and education is important for hearing health. Our organization is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization offering support to all ages who have hearing loss.
There are over 48 million people in the United States who have hearing loss. Today one in five people have hearing loss. The National Hearing Loss Association of America has existed for over 30 years helping people learn how to best cope. It used to be called the Self Help Hard of Hearing (SHHH) organization when it started. In addition, through our advocacy efforts, affiliates located in all 50 states we have made monumental changes in recent years through legislation and policy on behalf of those with hearing loss.
Come learn more about us and meet new friends who have hearing loss. All our meetings are VIRTUAL with cc throughout 2026.
We also offer volunteer opportunities to serve the community. If you are interested, please contact us.
Up and Coming Chapter Award!
Up and Coming Chapter Award!
Our chapter was honored to be the recipient of the 2020 HLAA Up and Coming Chapter Award! The award was presented at the HLAA 2022 Convention in Tampa, FL by our President, Teresa Gonzalez.
The Up and Coming Chapter Award is presented to a new chapter (under 2 years old), which most effectively delivers the HLAA mission for its members and the community. This award recognizes chapters for their overall programs that have opened the world of communication for local people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy.
HLAA – Indianapolis Chapter Meetings for 2026
HLAA – Indianapolis Chapter Meetings for 2026
All meetings (In Person & Virtual together) are on 1st Saturdays of the month. (Check in the calendar)
All meetings (In Person & Virtual together) are on 1st Saturdays of the month. (Check in the calendar)
Virtual Meeting link is: https://meet.google.com/hon-jtjc-dpr
Join by phone: 570-500-5073 PIN: 771 105 468#
Virtual Meetings are CLOSED CAPTIONS.
Calendar Link pdf
&
Calendar Link Live version
In Person Meeting Locations are in one of these Public Libraries:
Nora Public Library: 8625 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis IN 46240 LINK
Irvington Public Library: 10 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Glendale Public Library: 3660 East 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Our meetings are a place where you can feel comfortable with others who have hearing loss too.
Our meetings are a place where you can feel comfortable with others who have hearing loss too.
You are never alone!
You are never alone!
Regular meetings are held with live captioning displayed on an overhead screen for members to follow.
Regular meetings are held with live captioning displayed on an overhead screen for members to follow.
Thank you to our Remote CART* provider, Susan Wollenweber Dezelan, who kindly does our meeting captions, gratis.
*CART stands for Communication Access Realtime Translation. CART is a service in which a certified CART provider listens to speech and instantaneously translates all the speech to text.
Meetings also have a StreamText link to provide live captioning during a meeting in order for anyone to follow via their device. (smartphone/computer/iPad etc.)
We thank these contributors for their support!
We thank these contributors for their support!
CART: Communication Access Realtime Translation
Thank you Susan Dezelan and to Caption First's Kathy Cortopassi, for being our Remote CART providers. We are most grateful for the donation of your time and skill.
Thank you Susan Dezelan and to Caption First's Kathy Cortopassi, for being our Remote CART providers. We are most grateful for the donation of your time and skill.
Donate your old Hearing Aids.
Donate your old Hearing Aids.
Hearing Aid Donation Center.pdfDonate your old hearing aid (link to above form) when you attend our chapter meetings. We are a donation center for hearing Charities of America. www.HearingAidDonations.org All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a letter of acknowledgement.
HLAA National membership is complimentary for Veterans
HLAA National membership is complimentary for Veterans
As we observe Veterans Day this year, we would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all of the men an women who currently serve or have served our country.
Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter
HLAA has a virtual chapter, specifically for Veteran members (and caregivers)! Members of this online chapter can log-in remotely, collaborate with others on projects, join discussions, delegate tasks, and more. You can find out more about the new HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter on the Veteranspage. If you are interested in joining the virtual chapter, please email chapters@hearingloss.org.
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